Pope Asks For Forgiveness Over Sex Abuse Scandals in Chile

Pope Asks For Forgiveness Over Sex Abuse Scandals in Chile Pope Francis said he was "ashamed" over the damage priests inflicted on minors in the recent spate of sexual abuse scandals. It is just to ask for forgiveness and to support victims with as much strength as possible, even as we take steps to ensure that this never happens again. Pope Francis The pope's remarks come amid a recent decline of Catholicism in numerous regions, including Latin America.